3:22: Ink Drops and Paper Scraps

This is my second time moving to the U.S., and this simple question has always been the central point of my reflection on cultural differences - How are you?, which is Kumusta? in Filipino. I grew up in the Philippines responding to Kumusta?

The Tornado

My friend Wally and I have a fractious relationship. This is no secret.Wally has said he thinks optimistic people like me are self-deluded, always looking for reasons to be happy when there is a lot to worry about and not much to celebrate.Wally used the metaphor of a tornado.

3:22: Ink Drops and Paper Scraps

“I am different, not less.”- Temple GrandinI was happy yet uncertain when my family and I arrived in New Mexico. My second child had been homeschooled for two years because he is on the spectrum.

OP-ED... NM State Senate: Please fund services for survivors of sexual assault

As the Executive Director of Roberta’s Place, a domestic violence and sexual assault service provider in Grants that serves our entire region, I see firsthand the urgent need for increased funding for sexual assault services in New Mexico.

Get Your H.A.T.

In the early 5th century, a 16-year-old Romano-British boy named Succat, and eight others were kidnapped from the western coast of Great Britain and taken to Ireland against their will.For the next six years, Succat or rather Patrick, was a slave.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor, A proposed land development plan for a 40-acre hilltop site in Grants, New Mexico, presents an exciting opportunity for the region. This vision combines a Southwest-style luxury spa with an observatory, capitalizing on the area's renowned dark skies and scenic vistas.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor, Regarding the New Mexico Tourism Department's pitch to go international in FY26. While the enthusiasm for attracting international travelers makes sense, a crucial element seems to be missing from the equation: adequate transportation infrastructure.

State of Affairs

After months of uncertainty, House District 6 finally has representation in the New Mexico Legislature.

Get Your H.A.T.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) has a complex history, with an undetermined founder and an on-again offagain background.There are several people who are said to have first suggested the idea of Daylight Savings Time, the earliest of whom is Benjamin Franklin.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor, A compelling vision has emerged for an 80-acre parks and recreation complex in (Cibola County) Grants, New Mexico, poised to significantly enhance recreational opportunities for the community.